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Baking up blessings: St. Dun’s Buns shares the love

MUSTANGS AND HEROES PROGRAM/EXTENDED HEARTS FOUNDATION - The Mustangs and Heroes Program is an initiative that connects veterans and first responders with the healing power of horses. Through equine-assisted therapy, participants experience emotional support, stress...
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Rural Renaissance Roadshow coming to Opelika Nov. 10–12

CONTRIBUTED BY GROUNDSWELL OPELIKA — The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow will be held in Opelika Nov. 10–12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation to focus on rural resilience in energy, food, water and healthy housing systems.Andrew...
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ALDI offering a full Thanksgiving meal for $40

CONTRIBUTED BY ALDI OPELIKA — For years, ALDI has offered the lowest per-person price on a Thanksgiving meal compared to nationwide retailers. This year, the country’s fastest-growing grocer continues that tradition by offering a Thanksgiving feast for prices even...
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Expanding care & building careers at Auburn Fire

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — A medical emergency can strike at any moment, and when it does, firefighters are often the first to arrive. In October 2023, the Auburn Fire Department became a licensed ALS provider, a major milestone that transformed how...
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Staying safe in Auburn-Opelika

Staying safe in Auburn-Opelika

Oct 14, 2025

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — With recent cases of violence locally, many online are expressing their fear and uncertainty in areas where...

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